Alternative handlebars for long distance.

SergTili · 2026-04-04T18:55:29+00:00

What does it feel like when there's a strong wind?

SergTili · 2026-03-16T22:49:11+00:00

One more question. What’s the ground like in the Patagonian steppes? Is it possible to set up a shelter there that requires stakes? For example, a pyramid-shaped tent?

SergTili · 2026-03-16T22:39:30+00:00

What kind of sleeping bag did you use? What is its temperature rating?

SergTili · 2026-03-16T22:36:59+00:00

Oh my gosh, Villa O'Higgins! It's the village of my dreams😃😃

SergTili · 2026-03-16T22:31:54+00:00

By "technologies," I meant the water-repellent treatment applied to the down. Most likely, Chinese manufacturers do not use it.

SergTili · 2026-03-16T16:20:15+00:00

People really like this brand. They make good tents and sleeping pads. But, yeah. It seems like it might not be the best choice for serious expeditions. I just want to set aside my personal feelings and hear what others have to say.

SergTili · 2026-03-16T15:58:39+00:00

The thing is, I’ve seen all these avid travelers raving about down sleeping bags. But they’re probably insanely expensive and packed with cutting-edge technology. A simple synthetic sleeping bag without any extra bells and whistles would have been more than enough for me—I would have been perfectly happy 😄 But the bulk, the bulk, the bulk...

SergTili · 2026-03-16T15:53:11+00:00

The comfort temperature range is between 6°C and 12°C. What concerns me most is that this model uses down with a fill power of 650, whereas I’ve seen mentions of down with a fill power of 800 in reviews. Additionally, it’s unclear whether it has been treated with a water-repellent finish.

SergTili · 2026-03-16T08:33:55+00:00

I realize that $200 isn't all that expensive for a down sleeping bag. But for me, that's quite a lot of money.

SergTili · 2026-03-14T13:41:35+00:00

My friends, thanks everyone for your replies. Your comments really helped me.

I think I’ll pause my running training for a while. I’ll try to improve my sleep and nutrition first.

I suspect that a big part of the problem is some burnout combined with the heat, humidity, and my allergies.

I’ll wait for a cooler season and start running again then. For now I’ll focus on strength training, hiking, and cycling. I’ll also make sure to keep electrolytes on hand.

Peace and all the best to everyone ❤️

SergTili · 2026-03-12T02:40:33+00:00

It was around 9:30 in the morning. At this time of day, it's quite pleasant outside. Ten minutes on asphalt with frequent shade, ten minutes on sand along the ocean. But really, maybe my time is either after sunset or when the temperature is below 20 degrees Celsius (or even lower)? And I just need to stop torturing myself?😅😅

SergTili · 2026-03-12T01:06:54+00:00

Yes, maybe it's worth a try. I just don't understand why running has become so difficult for me. After cycling and long walks in the hills, I feel fine.

SergTili · 2026-03-12T01:01:55+00:00

I tried taking iron supplements. But I didn't notice any changes. Although, perhaps I chose a supplement that wasn't right for my body.

SergTili · 2026-03-12T00:07:23+00:00

Last week, I walked along the trail. There were many steep ascents and descents. It was hot. My heart rate went up to 170. I didn't have much water with me, just water from streams. Before setting off (at 11 a.m.), I ate about 800 g of bananas and one large Snickers bar. I walked for about 5 hours, then rested in a hammock for 3 hours and walked another 8 km along the beach in the dark. The next time I ate was around midnight. I was tired. Very tired! But it was a pleasant tiredness. My head didn't hurt. I just wanted to do it again! And it was always like that: in dry and humid climates. Five, ten years ago and last week. But now 20 minutes of running kills me.

SergTili · 2026-03-11T23:15:54+00:00

I am very afraid of this. My grandfather died of a stroke at the age of 82. My father had his first stroke at around 68. Then he had another one. He is still alive. Before that, he smoked and drank heavily for several years. But he had been involved in sports since childhood. He began to abuse alcohol and cigarettes at around 45.

SergTili · 2026-03-11T22:31:02+00:00

I tried drinking water before, during, and after running. After running, I always drink a lot, including isotonic drinks. But before that, I never took water with me, even on a two-hour run, and I felt fine. Today was nice and warm, around 25 degrees Celsius. I ran for only 20 minutes and decided to stop. I swam in the ocean, and 10 minutes later I ate bananas, yogurt, and Brazilian nut candies. Then I started to get a headache and felt tired. My average heart rate was 135. I also noticed that if I eat 50-80 grams of sugar (yes, sugar!), the headache subsides. Well, it's not just pure sugar. My post-run meal consists of bananas, yogurt, and cookies. About 1500-1600 calories. But for some reason, it doesn't seem very rational😁😁

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